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Academies are small learning communities that empower students through college and career exposure so they can make timely, informed decisions and discover their true passions while earning early college credit and nationally recognized industry certifications. General education content is taught through the lens of their academy while business and community partners provide authentic experiential learning opportunities at every level.

A pathway is a multi-year program of academic and technical study that prepares students for a full range of post-secondary options within each career cluster. Career pathways provide a context for exploring career options at all levels of education. Career pathways link student learning to the knowledge and skills needed for future education and employment.

A Pathway Partnership is a formalized agreement between a high school academy and a business, university, community organization, professional association, government department, or other group.

Partnership activities vary, depending on the needs of the pathway and a partner’s interests and resources. The goals for partnerships between businesses and pathways are to improve graduation rates, build relationships between students and positive adult role models, and support positive outcomes after high school graduation, including further education and entry into high-wage, high-demand careers.

There are various ways for the communities and businesses to be involved. Some ways are identified below (If you think of any other way to collaborate feel free to contact us) 

• Advise on curriculum and certifications
• Host field trips and industry tours
• Participate in the Career Exploration Fair
• Guest speaking
• Provide project-based learning examples
• Video chat classroom instruction
• Host teacher externships
• Provide student internships
• Being a career mentor
• Become an Academy Advisory Board member
• Career Expo

Please click on this link and complete the form to sign up

Partnership Interest Form

Yes, please contact us to explore opportunities. 

chakraborty_misha@asdk12.org

907 263 3803

mchakraborty@ak.org

Please work with the Academy Coach or Principal to be recognized as a school partner. Some of the benefits of formally being a school partner are listed below:

• Streamlined efficient communications. 
• Awareness of additional opportunities (to choose from)
• Opportunities for your employees to be increasingly engaged in meaningful ways in the community
• Celebrations: in addition to classroom/teacher Thank Yous and recognitions, you now have the opportunity to be publicly recognized by the district and other community partners (e.g. United Way, Chambers, AEDC) in a bigger way;
• Increased recognition is good for branding; 
• Sustainability through building positive reputations 

• Commit to two engagements per school year
• The business point of contact participates in a planning session with the school’s Academy Coach to determine how best to work together. (written agreement)
• Support the goals of the academy.